BHP Billiton plc


BHP enjoys higher output at Ekati mine

BHP Billiton’s (BHP-N) share of mine production at Ekati in the Northwest Territories was 1.1 million carats in the recent fourth quarter — 15% higher than in the corresponding period of 2001 and 12%…



Smooth sailing as Ekati celebrates fourth year

The Ekati mine in the Northwest Territories is celebrating its fourth anniversary on a note of considerable achievement: production of more than US$1.6 billion worth of diamonds to date.Ekati was brou…



Ashton still bullish on Otish Mountains

Six years of regional reconnaissance exploration by Ashton Mining of Canada (ACA-T) and Soquem in the eastern Superior Craton of northern Quebec paid off in the fall of 2001 with the discovery of two …


Manitoba kimberlites prove elusive

Vancouver — A 1999 report by the Manitoba Geological Survey which showed that the province is geologically prospective for hosting diamond occurrences sparked a staking rush in the Superior craton. H…


BHP Billiton knocks down Tower

BHP Billiton (BHP-N) is closing the Tower coal mine in New South Wales, Australia, as part of an ongoing effort to cut costsTower is one of four underground mines that constitute the Illawarra operati…


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